Anwar And Trump: The Art Of Engagement

By Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah Terms of endearment In diplomacy, terms of endearment could matter more than geopolitical grid lines. When leaders use language that conveys warmth and respect, they build trust and foster amity, paving the way to steer...

Inside 3 Bangkok openings: Loft, Ori and Live!

k, 28 years after launching its first in Siam Discovery. The new store is on the fourth floor of Siam Paragon, like Siam Discovery, a Siam Piwat-developed and operated mall, but for those who have savoured the delights of the Siam Discovery...

Thai exports to Japan soar with rising demand for Y Series and entertainment despite weak yen

Thailand is pushing forward with exports to Japan in the final stretch of 2024, particularly in the booming sectors of entertainment and Y Series, despite the yen’s weakness. Japan is a key trading partner for Thailand and remains the largest...

Legend Fighting Championships 2025 at Bluport highlights Muay Thai’s global appeal

The “Legend Fighting Championships 2025 – Muay Thai for the Nation” took place on Saturday evening, showcasing Thailand’s national martial art to an international audience at Bluport Hua Hin’s Convention Centre. The event was jointly organised by...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Signs with Wasserman Music: Expanding Her Global Empire

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is taking her solo career to the next level with a major international move. The Thai-born superstar, already known for her record-breaking success as both a group member and solo performer, has officially signed with Wasserman...

Nebraska’s Audrey Eckert crowned Miss USA 2025, set to represent US at Miss Universe in Thailand

Nebraska native Audrey Eckert is crowned Miss USA 2025 and will represent the US at Miss Universe in Thailand this November. RENO, Nev. — Audrey Eckert, 23, of Nebraska, has been crowned Miss USA 2025. Eckert, a social media and marketing...

Sirikit, queen of Thailand known as ‘Asia’s Jackie Kennedy’

The two-day state visit to Britain by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand in July 1960 was a colourful occasion. They gave Queen Elizabeth a teak elephant with ivory tusks weighing more than 400lb (180kg) and in return received a...

Trump’s shock North Korea meeting call

US President Donald Trump headed to Japan for the second leg of his five-day Asia tour. The trip kicked off in Malaysia on Sunday, US time, where Mr Trump signed trade deals with Cambodia and Thailand. Mr Trump has been less friendly with his...

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 indie spotlight [Sportskeeda Exclusive]

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 saw a huge influx of indie titles, from myth-inspired RPGs to innovative gameplay narratives. Almost every booth that we walked up to had something that created a lasting impression - some with their visual...

A tale of two fashion weeks

JEROME SALAYA ANG RANDOLF — CHAPTERSPH/MANILA FASHION WEEK THE CITY was treated to two back-to-back fashion spectacles this month: first came industry stalwart Philippine Fashion Week on Oct. 15, then BYS Fashion Week, now rebranded as Manila...

Sports News | Asian Youth Games 2025: India Sweep Gold Medals in Kabaddi

Manama [Bahrain], October 24 (ANI): India swept the gold medals in Kabaddi, as the boys' and girls' teams topped their respective podiums at Isa Sports City during the ongoing Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. Both sides squared off...

Thailand reinstates nationwide poker ban under new Anutin administration

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a short-lived policy from the previous government that had briefly decriminalized the game as a sport. Acting in his concurrent...

Sport : Malaysia Bags Two Teqball Bronze Medals At Asian Youth Games

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured two historic bronze medals in teqball at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain - the first-ever official medals contributed by the Malaysia Teqball Association (MTA) since its formation in 2018....

World News | US Signs Trade Treaties with Cambodia and Malaysia Inks Framework Agreement with Thailand, Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 26 (ANI): United States on Sunday signed reciprocal trade agreements with Cambodia and Malayasia and a framework agreement with Thailand and Vietnam during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. US President...

The art of staying human in a hyper-efficient world

We don’t just survive on efficiency; we live on connection, reflection and meaning PUBLISHED : 26 Oct 2025 at 16:31 Somewhere between the early alarms, back-to-back meetings and endless notifications, we lost something. We became efficient —...

Trump signs peace, trade deals ending conflict between Cambodia and Thailand — rips UN: ‘Didn’t get involved’

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Trump blasted the United Nations for not being more involved in ending wars as he signed peace and trade deals Sunday with the leaders of Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia — with the three nations pledging to boost...

Get to know ‘Fifa’, the Thai star who stormed from six shots behind to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur and qualify for two majors

[Picture: Asia-Pacific Amateur] Thailand’s Pongsapak “Fifa” Laopakdee has a ritual during tournaments where he sings songs to calm the nerves. There were plenty on Sunday during the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, where the...

Thailand enhances safety measures to protect and support Chinese tourists

Thailand introduces new safety and support measures for Chinese tourists, including service centers, surveillance cameras, and travel insurance plans. The Thai government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese tourists,...

Smilla Sundell, Youngest ONE Muay Thai Champion, Joins Tuff-N-Uff

Smilla Sundell, the youngest world champion in Muay Thai history, is transitioning to MMA after signing with Tuff-N-Uff for her professional debut in December 2025. The 20-year-old Swedish fighter, known as “The Hurricane,” previously held the ONE...

No entertainment event ban, Anutin says

PUBLISHED : 26 Oct 2025 at 01:01 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, despite media reports....